Corel enewsletter
Issue 11, August 2000


 The Latest On Corel & Linux®
   
If you'd like to receive more detailed information on Corel and Linux®, sign up for Corel's quarterly Linux eNewsletter!
 
Join Corel at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo

If you're attending LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, be sure to check out the Corel booth (#1532, Lower Level Concourse, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA).

From August 15 -17, Corel will be demonstrating Corel® LINUX®OS Second Edition and CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite for Linux®!


Free Downloads, New Articles, Tips & Tricks, and More at Linux.Corel.com!

Linux.Corel.com, Corel's Web site devoted to the Linux® community, is a great resource where you can find valuable tips & tricks, informative articles and tutorials, and easy access to support for your Corel Linux product. And of course, you can still find our always popular free downloads of Corel® LINUX® OS, Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux, and now—Corel PHOTO-PAINT® for Linux!


Download Corel PHOTO-PAINT for Linux today to get a taste of the amazing features that will be included in the upcoming CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite for Linux. And, visit the site after Aug.15 for the free download of Corel LINUX OS Second Edition.

We also have a collection of all new tips & tricks and an excerpt from Corel® LINUX® For Dummies®, which is now available from online retailers and at a bookstore near you. Visit Linux.Corel.com.


Quick Tip

Corel LINUX OS — Placing the Menu Bar at the Top of the Application Window in the Style of Mac® OS:

In Corel LINUX OS, you can place the menu bar at the top of the application window. This feature lets you imitate the screen of a Macintosh®.

To place the menu bar at the top of the application window:

1. Click Application Starter, Control Center
2. Double-click Desktop
3. Click Style
4. Enable the "Menu Bar On Top Of The Screen In The Style Of Mac OS" check box

Visit Linux.Corel.com for more useful tips & tricks for your Corel Linux product.



Corel Strikes Deal with Andara Technologies

In July, Corel announced a deal with Andara Technologies, a leading provider of PCs, notebooks and peripherals in North America and Europe, that will see Corel

LINUX OS OEM and WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux OEM bundled with Andara's mid-range PCs and workstations.


 Free Image Samples and Web Design Tips from Corel!
  

Discover a World of Images at your Fingertips at the Clipart Center

Check out the new Clipart Center at CorelCity.com™—your source for professionally created digital images with vector images, photos, Web animation, and more. Try out the enhanced image search capability and free sample downloads. New pricing options are now in place—subscriptions start at only $6.95!


Take advantage of free complimentary tools and services with your subscription, including online file storage (50 MB) and a design center. And our collection of over 1,000,000 downloadable images is constantly growing. Visit the Clipart Center today for samples and subscription information.



Free Web Design Tips Exclusively for Corel eNewsletter Subscribers!

Ever thought about creating a Web site for yourself or your business, but not sure where to start? We've compiled a collection of tips to make the process easier for you. Learn the difference between GIF and JPEG, the importance of consistency, and why Web site visitors are so impatient.

Whether you're building an e-commerce solution or just a small page for family and friends, our tips can help you build a great site!

Tips on building a personal site
Tips on building a business site


 What’s New With WordPerfect®
  
Free Download of Corel® Presentations™ 9 for Windows® Now Available

We're happy to announce that Corel® Presentations™ 9 for Windows, Corel's dynamic presentation application, is now available as a FREE download!

Current WordPerfect® Office 2000 users already know that an entire family of powerful applications exists within WordPerfect Office 2000. Corel feels the

time has come to introduce everyone to some of the benefits included in this truly complete and integrated office suite. With the free download of Corel Presentations 9, everyone can now create captivating, high-quality slide shows.

So start spreading the Word … Perfect! Tell your friends and family about this great free download from Corel.


Free Smart Tools, Tips & Tricks, E-Commerce Advice and More at OfficeCommunity.com

Want to strike it rich in e-commerce, but think all the good ideas have already been taken? Not so, says Bob McGarvey. This month, Bob returns to OfficeCommunity.com for another installment of his popular Web Biz column. Bob will show you how to evaluate potential e-commerce markets to determine which ones may be goldmines.


We'll also have an August update to our Smart Tools section, as well as new Tips & Tricks for all your favorite WordPerfect Office applications.

Pay us a visit at OfficeCommunity.com.

 


Quick Tip

Keeping words together by inserting a hard space in WordPerfect® 9:

In WordPerfect 9, you can keep two words together at the end of a line by inserting a hard space. Visually, there appears to be a space between the words, but WordPerfect interprets the hard space as a text character.

To insert a hard space between two words:

- Press CTRL + SPACEBAR

Visit OfficeCommunity.com for more helpful tips & tricks on the WordPerfect suite of applications.

 


 The Goods on Graphics
   
Corel Booth #613: The Place to Be at Seybold San Francisco

Attendees of this year's Seybold San Francisco show should make sure to check out booth #613 to see Corel's graphics products in action. Corel will be unveiling CorelDRAW® 10 Graphics Suite and its new line of recently acquired graphics products, including Corel® Painter™, KPT® and KPT Vector Effects®, and Bryce®.

There will also be a classroom environment (booth #4442) where visitors can learn valuable tips and tricks for Corel's graphics products. Seybold is taking place from Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, CA.


New Freebies, Tutorials and More "Secrets of Corel PHOTO-PAINT®" at Designer.com

Debbie Cook's recent "Secrets of Corel PHOTO-PAINT®" article was one of the most popular in Designer.com history. This month, Debbie returns with another installment, featuring 30+ tips covering topics such as Masks, Brushes and Effects.


Later in the month, we'll have a tutorial on using a clip mask to paint effects. And don't forget to stop by the Freebies page for another batch of free clipart, photos, brushes and more.

Visit us today at Designer.com.


Quick Tip

Preparing grayscale images for photocopying in Corel PHOTO-PAINT 9:

In Corel PHOTO-PAINT 9, you can prepare grayscale images for photocopying. This feature lets you accentuate the edges of objects and choose a single-color background for images, which produces better copies.

To prepare a grayscale image:

1. Click Effects, Contour, Edge Detect
2. In the Background Color section, enable one of the following buttons:
- Black: lets you choose a black background
- White: lets you choose a white background
- Other: lets you choose a shade of gray from the color palette image
3. Move the Sensitivity slider to adjust the intensity of the edge detection

Visit Designer.com for more great tips & tricks on Corel's graphics and publishing products.



CorelWORLD™ User Conference Enters the 21st Century

Attend the CorelWORLD User Conference for incredible opportunities to learn more about Corel's graphics and publishing products! CorelWORLD 2000 is being held from September 10 - 15 in sunny San Diego, CA and is designed for ALL users of CorelDRAW®, Corel PHOTO-PAINT®, Corel VENTURA™, as well as for Webmasters and content creators.

For complete information about the conference, visit www.altman.com/corelworld or call conference headquarters at 1-888-DRAW-NOW (1-408-252-5448 outside North America).


 Corporate News
   
Hemera Technologies Acquires GraphicCorp™

In July, Hemera Technologies Inc. acquired GraphicCorp™, a division of Corel, as well as Corel's collection of premium and stock digital photographic images.

As part of the transaction, Corel obtained a 23 per cent equity interest in Hemera.

The companies have also entered into agreements which allow Corel to maintain perpetual licenses to use and distribute the image content in its products and online services. In addition, Corel and Hemera will collaborate to offer several online image content services, including Corel® Studio.


Corel Signs a Bundle of Strategic Deals with Major Industry Players

In late June, Corel signed a worldwide deal with Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest scanning manufacturer, that will see Corel Print House™ 2000 OEM version bundled with the HP® ScanJet® 4300C scanner, which is targeted to the home market. Later in July, Corel announced another deal with HP to bundle Corel PHOTO-PAINT™ 8 for Power Macintosh® OEM version and Corel Print Office™ 2000 OEM version with the HP ScanJet 5370C scanner, which targets the small and home office market.

Also in July, Corel announced a deal with Wacom to bundle Corel® Painter™ Classic with Wacom's Intuos™ and Graphire™ graphic tablets. This combination promises to create an exceptional computer system for painting, illustrating and editing images.

And for the last in an impressive trio of strategic partnerships, Corel announced a deal with Aiptek to bundle Art Dabbler® OEM version with its HyperPen line of graphics tablets. Art Dabbler is a natural drawing, painting and animation program for both aspiring and accomplished artists of all ages.


Important Update for Consumer Applications Owners in North America

Because Corel is committed to delivering the highest quality of support possible, it is sometimes necessary for us to discontinue support for products that have reached the end of their life cycle. This lets us devote more resources towards supporting Corel's latest technologies.

You'll be happy to hear that there is still complimentary online support* available for the discontinued products listed below. Online support consists of Corel's Knowledge Base, Tips & Tricks, Frequently Asked Questions and Newsgroups.

If you'd like access to more support options, you can upgrade to a newer version of your product as outlined here:

Support is discontinued for…
-Corel GALLERY™ Magic 65,000
-Corel GALLERY 200,000
-Corel GALLERY 205,000
If you own one of the above products and would like to upgrade, you should purchase Corel GALLERY 1,300,000.


Support is discontinued for…
-Corel GALLERY 1 for Macintosh®
-Corel GALLERY 2 for Macintosh
-Corel MEGA GALLERY for Macintosh -Corel® Graphics Pack II
If you own one of the above products and would like to upgrade, you should sign up for a membership with the Clipart Center at CorelCity.com™.

Support is discontinued for…
-Corel Print House™ for Macintosh
-Corel Print House Magic 4 "The Wizard of OZ™" Edition
If you own one of the above products and would like to upgrade, you should purchase Corel Print House 2000 for Macintosh.

Support is also discontinued for…
-Corel® WEB.GRAPHICS SUITE
-Corel® Web.Master Suite
-Corel® WEB.DESIGNER 1
-Corel® WEB.GALLERY
-Corel® WEB.DATA

Thank you for your continued commitment to our products.
*Online support is available in English only.